Technology Elective: “Oh the Places You’ll Go”: A Google Earth Adventurehands holding earth.jpg

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Semester Overview and Learning Objectives:
Tasks:
Number
of class sessions
Due Dates:
Technology Standards Addressed:
Project Overview and examples.
1
M/W Classes:
Mon., Mar. 4th
T/Thurs. Classes:
Tues., Mar. 5th
● Gain an understanding of course objectives & expectations.
v Game introduction & Student folders/info. sheets;
v Rubric/grading, semester due dates, etc.
v Computer assignment/logins/saving work
Google Earth Lesson &
Practice, Part 1
1-2
M/W Classes:
Wed., Mar. 6th
T/Thurs. Classes:
Thurs., Mar. 7th
● Understand and use technology systems
● Use technology tools to gather (locate), organize, analyze & synthesize information.
Google Earth Lesson &
Practice, Part 2
1-2
M/W Classes:
3/11-3/13
T/Thurs. Classes:
2/12-2/14
● Understand and use technology systems
● Use technology tools to gather (locate), organize, analyze & synthesize information.
¨Understand research & writing requirements (sample clue-whole class);
¨Learn Mixbook, set up pages & design cover.
2
M/W Classes:
3/18-3/20
T/Thurs. Classes:
3/19-3/21
● Use technology tools to gather (locate), organize, analyze & synthesize information.
● Use technology tools to demonstrate and share learning in ways that others can view, use and assess.
Work with a partner to solve a sample clue, save picture(s)
and gather research facts (research data sheet)
1-2
M/W Classes:
4/1-4/3
T/Thurs. Classes:
4/2-4/4
● Use technology tools to gather (locate), organize, analyze & synthesize information.
Independent work (to be completed each week):
¨Research and solve one clue,
¨locate site/artifact in Google Earth and save 1 or 2 pictures to your server account;
¨write research letter (turn in draft to teacher); and
¨create Mixbook pages for each site/artificat
14 classes

(7 weeks)
M/W Classes:
Apr. 8th - May 29th
T/Thurs. Classes:
Apr. 9th -- May 30th
● Use technology tools to gather (locate), organize, analyze & synthesize information.

●Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings.

● Use technology tools to demonstrate and share learning in ways that others can view, use and assess.
Share finished projects & publish to wiki
1-2
M/W Classes:
5/29 – 6/3
T/Thurs. Classes:
5/30 – 6/4
●Assess the quality and effectiveness of the learning product.
●Use new understandings based on research to draw conclusions, form opinions and make informed decisions